The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-18
ElGLG springs, Miss.
A MO6EL RURAL RETREAT FOB
SUMNER n. est.
How the Delightful Resors Was Dis
covered and Opened 70
the Public.

IsrEcIAL ooRsHsPoSDHSos ov YHs AFRAID.
EAGLE sPRISes, MISS, July 10.
Where to &C? Is problem which ~
this season Of the year presents itse
to the tired out brain worker and md
Of business In every town and cit
throughout the country. M
Work and worry, combined with III
high pressure ut which We live, bot
In the commercial and social world
claim their periodical victims In lara
numbers, and physicians admit tbs
to these msl-iD Huenoes are traceabl(
hsli the nervous and mental disease
which come under their notice. The
overstrained business man looks round
for some seq uestered nook, whore he'
can pass few weeks In peace, "tho
world forgetting, by the world forgot
and indulge to his hearts content r.
the "dolce far niente," and recupsra(1
mind and body with rest and quiet. IA
Fashionable summer resorts scarcely
commend themselves to his fancy, ID
the conventionalities OF such plac G
impose upon the visitor r'strictions e
| TO dress and customs which are apt 70
prove at least iiksome, II not actually
annoying. A retreat back in some
lone, quiet, healthy spot, where .
days fishing or hunting can DO OBJ
tanned close at hand; Q ccEy farm
house where the creature comforts are
not forgotten, and where the usual ex-
orbitant hotel fees are replaced by q
modest and reasonable charge would
appear to be the ideal retreat for the
seeker after health and rest.
II was In such frame Of mind that
we stumbled recently upon q spot
within two hours ride Of Memphis,
which coupletely realise this descrip-
ton. On q hillside in the heart Of Z
wood, we came upon q natural chsly~
beate spring, which for Its health 70
storing properties was known for milea
around. A group Of country folka
were q ling pitchers, buckets and bot
ties with this natural and pleasant
medicine for home consumption an
spoke freely OF the many cures and
ben, fls derived from this water. while
eecond spring OF stronger properties
than the first poured out its healing
h,od In q copious stream, and In the
immediate neighborhood no lees than
tweaty more, both Of the freeston(
and chslybeate kinds, were to b
found The whole was situated in thS
midst Of picturesque wood Of pine
! red and white oak, black gum and
7 other OF the tree species, which com
bined 10 form retreat ai once vel
come and unique.
Toe spot was discovered some year
!, ago by the present owner, Mr.. AlleE
Hill, who, struck by the beauty OF thu
place and the health giving properties
: OF the spring., chose II for his home
D Doctors bills are now unknown 4
> him, and he has had good reason !,
/. congratulate himself on bis discover.
OF this charming location.
For the purpose OF Q few weeks 90
q journ, where toe delights and benefit
B Of q country life can bs erjoyed to tn
Q full, Il would be difficult TO praise to-
II / UlHuly tnS hlNuntakrw VI 6e8h
0 Springs. Here the sportsman can IN
!. plenty OF good fishing In the neig Dol
4 ing creeks, while the woods are full q
4 coons, squirrels and birds OF every d.
L scription. The enthusiastic hunte
Q may also, by q journey Of about nl
Q teen miles, fnd q shot at deer and .
g occasional black bear.
!, On the hillside close at hand STAND
Il the picturesque home Of the gsnil
J. proprietor. We say "home" advised
% ", because the word "hotel" falls
adequately convey an idea Of the fire.
and hearty style Of living which ever
visitor enj' at tho residence OF MI
A Hill. Here they will find q host VIII
a appreciates the objects Of those VIII
" visit the springs and who poeesss
d the rare talent Of relieving their wsnl
II and approaching their wishes. HI
n. home In reality combines the con
!. forts and homellness Of q farI
~ house, with the convenlences
d an hotel; and the visiior will hn
n q, the end Of his ttay that he has bee
in thoroughly set mp In health and ton
- at less expense than 10 entailed by
n residence In town. Those who com
!, 10 see invariably remain 10 stay an
~ depart with unfelgaed regret 70 th
A little depot OF "Potts's Camp" clio,
~ by, 10 return by the Kansas Git.
"a Memphis and Birmingham railroad